This is a 32-620SF Class 90 Electric Locomotive No.90048 in Freightliner Grey Livery - Sound Fitted - Weathered from our Bachmann Modern Locomotives Range.

Locomotive Information

• Running Number: 90048

This model has the following features: -

• Weathered Freightliner Grey livery
• Running No. 90048
• SOUND FITTED - Fitted with a ESU Loksound V5DDC Sound Decoder – See below for the function list
• Length 250mm

DETAIL VARIATIONS SPECIFIC TO THIS MODEL

• Rectangular Freight Buffers
• Screw link Couplings
• TDM Cables fitted to the Buffer Sides
• Original Slatted Horn Grille with Two Horns
• Large Battery Charger
• Battery Boxes and Switch with Hinged Access panels which are Ribbed

MECHANISM:

• Five pole, twin shaft motor with two flywheels providing drive to both bogies
• All axle drive
• Electrical pickup from all wheels
• Separate metal bearings fitted to each axle
• Diecast metal chassis block
• Gearing arranged for prototypical running speeds and haulage capabilities
• 16.5mm (OO gauge) wheels to NEM310 & NEM311 standards with authentic profile and detailing
• Close coupling mechanism fitted at each end, each of which is fitted with coupling pockets to NEM362 standards
• Designed to operate on curves of second radius (438mm) or greater

DETAILING:

• Metal Pantograph, sprung for posing in the up or down position, or can be raised/lowered via the built-in servo motor when operated on DCC
• Bogies constructed from multiple components featuring full relief detail
• Separately applied metal detail parts, including horn grilles, roof grilles, lamp irons and aerials
• Sprung buffers
• Each model supplied with a full set of decorated, model-specific bufferbeam pipework and accessory parts

LIGHTING:

• Directional lighting, switchable on/off at either end on DCC or Analogue control
• Day/Night Mode, selectable on DCC or Analogue control
• Directional lights and Day/Night Mode selection is controlled via easy-access switches on the roof when operated on Analogue control
• Cab lighting, switchable on/off (at the leading end, when used on DCC only)
• Authentic light colours and temperatures selected for each model based on era and application

DCC:

• 21 Pin DCC decoder interface
• Easy-access DCC decoder socket located underneath removable roof panel

SOUND:

• Speaker installed in all models for optimum sound reproduction
• ESU Loksound V5DCC Sound Decoder fitted to SOUND FITTED versions
• Sound files produced specifically for the Bachmann Branchline Class 90 using recordings from real locomotives
• SOUND FITTED models operate on DCC and Analogue control as supplied.

LIVERY APPLICATION:

• Authentic liveries applied to all models
• Multiple paint applications employed on each model using BR/TOC specification colours
• Logos, numerals and text added as appropriate using multi-stage tampo printing using authentic typefaces, logos and colours

Further Information on the Class 90 Locomotives

• Build Period: 1987-1990
• Built By: BR Engineering Crewe
• Main Operational Duties: Mixeed traffic duties
• Withdrawn Period: 2004-

Bachmann Europe PLC was formed by Hong Kong based Kader in 1989 with its main UK headquarters in Moat Way, Barwell. The following year they launched the Bachmann Branchline range of 00 gauge models for the British market with the moulds that had previously been used for Mainline Railways and Replica. From this starting point Bachmann has developed the range further and now produce a large range of quality models and have become a leader in the market.